RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to use part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded task efficiently.


The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and boost the skills of employees through accredited college accreditation.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to provide info showing that they have the needed credentials and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages resolving the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the employing company for the task. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the choice procedure. The requirements for electing the Consultant are: A.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in education, training

, management, or an associated field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient group relationships with customers and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of companies )is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank's"

Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers "July 2016 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional info can be gotten at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written type to the address listed below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete name of the prospect". Julius Lucky Director National Training Council!.?.!ntcdr@ntcinfo.org:Phone: 692 625-4521 Empowering Community Champions for Sustainable Development in RMI Gender Equality, Climate Resilience and Water Safety Training Majuro,

Republic of the Marshall Islands: The 4th
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) project. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training reinforces a commitment to enhancing rmi national training council's water security and neighborhood strength versus climate modification impacts, especially females

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, and international advancement partners from the rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority, Climate Change Directorate, Office of the Chief Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, National Disaster Management Office, Women United Together Marshall Islands, RMI Human Trafficking Task Force, Waan Aelõñ in Majel, Jo-Jikum, and the International Organization for Migration. In her opening remarks, Secretary for the Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, Brenda Alik, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the obstacles presented by environment change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is essential for improving the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to address the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the important role of women and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered crucial issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can emerge in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential function in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants visited Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The setup is a crucial element of the job, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website see improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand environment change and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use brand-new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the task co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Assesses the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 broader assessments- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable regional competent personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between offered tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer well-trained employees required for continual financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included four elements: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, especially women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was rated unsuccessful. Restricted progress was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has actually stayed basically the same after job conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.